Convicted Felon and Validated Gang Member Arrested for Concealed Firearm Possession in Woodland
WOODLAND, CA — November 15th 2025 — “Last night, officers responded to Yolano Drive to a report of a vehicle driving through the area with one of the occupants yelling gang slurs at area residents. Responding officers found a car in the area that matched the description and contacted the occupants. While speaking with the occupants, the officers observed evidence of criminal activity in plain view in the vehicle, which elevated the contact to a detention.
One of the occupants, 33-year-old Woodland resident, Juan Carlos Boitez, was patted down for weapons and found to have a loaded, unregistered revolver. Boitez, a validated Sureno gang member, was arrested and booked for charges including being a convicted felon in possession of a firearm, a felon in possession of ammunition, and possession of an unregistered firearm.
The Woodland Police Department relies on open communication and trust from our community to keep Woodland safe. Thank you for partnering in our efforts, and please continue to report suspicious activity. The non-emergency dispatch # is 530-666-2411.
We are aware of an increase in gang-related graffiti and gang activity. Graffiti can be reported at https://www.cityofwoodland.gov/…/myWoodland-Citizen…”
